Chapter 5

The gang and I went to our usual spot for recess and I couldn't help but think about Dimitri. He goes here, to this school and we might have classes together. How can life be any more great? If your parents haven't left you, my mind answered. I ignored that although it ached my chest.

"So, Rose. That guy, huh?" Lissa said.

"Yeah. It's nothing though. He's just hot." I said.

"Damn right he is." Lissa said. I still can't get used to her swearing, she looks too pure and innocent to swear. "I kinda like his friend though."

"Of course you do."

"I don't get what's so special about him though. He's just freakishly tall." Adrian said.

"Yeah. He's completely normal and average." Mason supported him.

"Oh, shut up!" I said while rolling my eyes.

Just then Christian and Dimitri entered the Year 12 area and they sat by themselves at the corner while the gang and I sat in the middle, where the sun is. I looked around and saw most girls looking at Dimitri with lust, the same way they do with Adrian. So typical.

"See? Even other girls are looking at him." Lissa pointed out.

"What?" Adrian exclaimed, "Those are my girls."

I slapped him hard on the back of his head with caused him to yell, "Ow." And everyone turned their attention to us. "You're girls?" I said.

He laid down on the grass and rested his head on my lap. "Of course not, love. That was a joke. You're the only one for me."

I looked down at him and smiled, "That's better."

I glanced at Dimitri and he was already looking at me; as soon as our gazes met he looked down and said something to Christian which in turn caused Christian to look at me and thet at Adrian then finally at Lissa. I pushed Adrian away and grabbed Lissa's hands and we both stood up. Everybody looked at us while we walked.

"Where are we going?" Lissa asked.

"To welcome the new guys." I simply said and she grinned at me.

Christian's eyes were on us as we're getting near then and he nudged Dimitri and they both looked at us.

"Hi, guys!" Lissa and I said at the same time. "Welcome to East High!" Lissa and I knew what to say; we were always the only ones brave enough to talk to new people.

Christian's eyes were on Lissa while Dimitri's were on me. "T-Thanks." They both stuttered.

"I'm Rose." I said and Lissa added, "And I'm Lissa."

"I'm Dimitri and he's Christian."

I almost jumped in surprise when someone's arms wrapped around my waist; it was Adrian. "And I'm Adrian. This is Mason and Eddie." He jerked towards Mase and Ed.

"Nice to meet you." Christian and Dimitri said, maybe feeling uncomfortable about the 5 of us coming to talk to them.

"Um, okay." I said, breaking the tension, "Wanna join us?" I pointed to the middle of the lawn.

"Uh, Rose -" Adrian started to say. I knew exactly what he was going to say so I cut him off.

"Ad, they are new, okay? They need someone to make them feel welcome and maybe show them the ropes around school. And that someone is us, if you don't want them to join us then go back and Lissa and I will stay here."

Adrian glared at Dimitri while Mason and Eddie patted Adrian's back in a sorry-man-Rose-always-wins way. "Fine, by all means, join us." Adrian said sarcastically as Adrian and Mason went back.

"Sorry, Dimitri and Christian. Adrian isn't usually like that. He's just a bit possessive of his Rosie." Eddie said while playfully placing his arm on my shoulder in a brotherly way.

"Shut it, Castile!" I playfully shoved him, "Call me Rosie again and you'll never hear the end of it." I stuck my tongue at him which caused him to chuckle.

"Come on, guys. Join us." I said.

"Sure." They both said as they stood up and we walked to where Adrian and Mason were seating on the grass in the middle of the lawn.

I could hear someone from the other students say, "Wow! Rose invited them to join their group. That doesn't happen often."

And another one said, "Well, where better to put the 2 new hot guys than the hottest group in school? They belong there."

And the last one, the one that made my smile, "Oh, look at that. Dimitri is staring at Rose like she's the only girl in the world. Less than an hour and he's already under her spell."

We reached our place and I sat down beside Adrian while Lissa took the seat on my other side. We were in a circle with Dimitri seating across from me.

"So, where are you from?" Lissa asked.

"We're from Russia. We just moved here yesterday." Christian said.

"You just got here yesterday and you're in school already?" Adrian laughed, "Nerds!"

Dimitri and Christian didn't say anything.

I took Adrian's hand in mine and gripped it hard.

"Can I see your timetable?" I said to Dimitri and Christian. They both handed it to me but I gave Christian's to Lissa.

Period 1 – Math

Period 2 – Free period

Break

Period 3 – English

Period 4 – Biology

Break

Period 5 – History

"Oh cool." I said, "We all have 3rd and 4th period together." I meant all of us (Me, Lissa, Adrian, Eddie, Mason, Christian and Dimitri), "And Dimitri, we both have 5th period together."

"Great. Whoop-de-fucking-doo." Adrian said.

That's it. I stood up and said, "I'm going to my locker."

"Want me to go with you?" Lissa asked.

"No, that's okay. Adrian will go with me." I pinched his shoulder, "Won't you?"

He sighed and stood up, "Of course, baby."

As we were leaving I heard Mason say, "He's so going to get it for his attitude."

We reached my locker and I put some books in my bag. When I finished, I slammed the door shut. "What is your problem?" I all but hissed at him.

"Nothing." He said.

"Do not lie to me, Ivashkov. You were rude, so rude that I almost slapped you!"

"Fine. I don't like the way he looks at you."

"What way? Everyone looks at me like that."

"Yeah, but he's the only one you actually looked at that way too. The only one. You don't even look at me that way." He said as he lowered his head.

My glare softened, I hugged him, "Ad, nothing is going on. I don't like him and even if I did, I would only end up breaking his heart. I love you, not like that, but I do."

He wrapped his arms around me and rested his head on my head, "I'm sorry. I lost it there for a while. It won't happen again. I love you too."

We let go of each other and I winked at him.

He laced his fingers with mine as we walked back to our little 'group'. Everybody looked at us and Dimitri looked at Adrian and I's interlaced fingers.

We reached them and took a seat, "Dimitri, Christian, I apologise for my behaviour. I was kind of in a bad mood but I'm not anymore. Rose made me see how rude I am and I'm sorry."

"It's alright." Christian said and Dimitri nodded.

Just then the bell, marking the end of recess, rang. We all headed to period 3, but Kirova's voice rang out in the PA.

"Could Rosemarie Hathaway please go see me in my office now? Rose Hathaway in my office now. Thank you."

Everybody looked at me. "What did you do now?" Lissa asked.

I thought about it, "Nothing. I've been a good girl this week, actually."

"Rose, a good girl?" Mason and Adrian laughed but Eddie slapped them on the back of their heads.

"Okay, I'll see you guys later." I said, "Lissa, don't let anyone sit in my seat."

"As if anyone is brave enough to steal your seat but alright." Lissa laughed, "Love you R."

"Love you too, L." I walked to Kirova's office and when I got there, I didn't bother knocking. She knew I was coming anyway, hell she asked for me.

"You wanted to see me, Kirova?" I said as I took a seat in front of her.

"Yes, Ms. Hathaway and please take a seat," She said, referring to the fact that I already took one. "Don't worry, you're not in trouble."

"Oh, I'm not worried."

She cracked a smile but it faded quickly, "You're mother was here."

I froze, "What? But – no – that's – " I couldn't even get a decent sentence out.

"I know this is shocking but I didn't tell her where you are or where you live." She said, handing me a tissue because a few tears already spilled, "she wants to talk to you."

"12 years. She had 12 years to talk to me but she didn't and now she's here?" Tears were falling freely down my face and it shocked Kirova; I never cried.

"Very well, Ms. Hathaway. I will tell your mother that and you can talk to her whenever you want and on your terms. She left her card. Here." She handed me the card.

I just nodded.

"Are you well enough to go back to class?"

"I'm fine. Can I get a late note, please?"

"Of course." She made me a late note to hand my teacher so they'd know I wasn't off gallivanting through the school.

I thanked her and left. Ive known Kirova ever since I was a kid, I've been in this school every since I was 4 and Kirova was the headmistress even then. She knew what happened and despite my bad behaviour, I knew she cared for me.

I went to the toilets first to at least try to fix my face and make-up but it was a lost cause. My eyes were bloodshot and I tried to fix it as best as I could but nothing could be done. I sighed and went to class.

I handed the teacher my late note and held my head high as I walked to the back where my friends are looking at me with worry clear on their faces. Rose Hathaway crying is not something you see everyday or ever. As soon as I sat down, Lissa held my right hand and Adrian held my left.

"What's wrong, R?" Lissa asked.

"Nothing," I said, focusing on the teacher out front.

"Bullshit, Rose. Tell us." Adrian demanded.

I answered in a small voice, "Later, please."

They all nodded and Adrian gave my hand a final squeeze before letting go. I did nothing the entire period. My mum was back after abandoning me all those years ago and where's dad? They didn't care where I'll live heck she didn't even care if I would survive. Now she's back? How could she? She didn't keep in touch and she didn't and doesn't care. Why is she back now? What did she want? So many unanswered questions. I just sighed and from the corner of my eyes I saw someone turn to look at me, it was Dimitri.

"You okay?" He mouthed and I shook my head. He frowned and turned his attention back to the teacher.

The bell rang and I was out of my seat before anyone ever moved. I'm the only one who didn't take out my books so I got out of there pretty quick. I went to my lockers and placed everything in there; only leaving my wallet, make-up kit, a brush and my phone in my bag. Exactly 30 seconds later, Adrian, Lissa and Dimitri was beside me. Why Dimitri was there, I didn't know. But I knew Mason and Eddie went to class, probably to tell the teacher why we weren't there.

"Rose, what's wrong?" Lissa asked.

"I'll talk to you later about it, Liss. I'm going home."

"But why won't you tell us now? Please, tell us, baby." Adrian all but begged.

"Don't push her. She will tell us when she's ready." Dimitri said.

Adrian's face hardened, "Who are you to speak for her? You've known us what, 2 hours? and you're already meddling? Mind your own business."

Before Dimitri could answer, I touched Adrian's cheek, "Calm down, Ad. Be nice."

Adrian took a deep sigh and he looked at me softly, "Will you be alright? Do you want me to drive you home?"

I shook my head, "I already called a cab, I'll be fine."

Lissa and Adrian hugged me and I smiled at Dimitri. "See ya, guys."

I left school and headed home. Victor was surprised to see me but I told him I was sick and he promised to call the school and tell them I was at home and not to worrry. Kirova would understand anyway.

I went to bed and fell asleep crying.

So sorry guys for not updating for more than a week.

I think I made it up to you though,

This chapter's more than 2000 words.

The next chapter will be up as soon as I can put them up.

I've already done until chapter 8 but it's handwritten,

All I have to do is type it up and that's what I don't

Have time for.

Sorry again but I hope you'll understand.

You are/were all students anyway,

You know how busy it is.

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-jo.